1 maj gen r.c. andersen 12 november 2014 presentation to the portfolio committee on defence &...
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Maj Gen R.C. AndersenMaj Gen R.C. Andersen12 November 201412 November 2014
PRESENTATION TO THE
PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE & MILITARY VETERANS
on the
REVITALISATION OF THE RESERVES
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To brief the PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON
DEFENCE & MILITARY
VETERANSon the Status and
Revitalisation of The Reserves
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AIM
The Reserves are commanded by the Service Chiefs and not Chief of the
Defence Reserves
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CONTENT Background
Why have Reserves (Business Case) Ministerial Priority One Force Concept Role of the Reserves Reserve Service System
Where are we now? Strengths Equity status University Reserve Training Programme
(URTP) What have we achieved?
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CONTENT (2)
Where do we want to be? Revitalisation and Transformation Plan
What are the challenges to get there? Feeder System Continuation training Leader group development and
transformation Conclusion
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• Good for Citizenship and Nation building.• Popularises Defence Force.• Cost Effective
– Not paid when not called up– No pension cost– Medical cover only on call up
• Provide access to scarce/expensive skills and experience
• Provide surge capacity when needed.• Legal requirement.• Required by the White Paper on Defence 1996 and
Defence Review.
WHY HAVE RESERVES?
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THE BUSINESS CASE
• Reserves are less expensive than Regulars
• Reserves currently take only 7% of SA Army Salary budget.
• Reserves provide up to 50% of deployments in SA Army, especially for border safeguarding
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The Defence Review requires at least 8% personnel expenses to be spent on Reserves
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MINISTERIAL PRIORITY 6MINISTERIAL PRIORITY 6
As part of the one-force concept, the Reserves As part of the one-force concept, the Reserves
will continue to be transformed and revitalised will continue to be transformed and revitalised
to fulfil their primary role of providing a large to fulfil their primary role of providing a large
component of the conventional landward component of the conventional landward
capability of the SANDF whilst at the same time capability of the SANDF whilst at the same time
supplementing peace support missions supplementing peace support missions
conducted by the Regulars.conducted by the Regulars.
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ONE FORCE CONCEPT• THREE COMPONENTS
- Regulars - Reserves - PSAPs• EQUAL PROMINENCE• REGULARS AND RESERVES
- Equal training- Equal standards- Appropriate service conditions
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Reserves are not unionised but part of grievance structure
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ROLE OF THE RESERVES(Defence Review)
• Augment the Regulars in ongoing operations and day-to-Augment the Regulars in ongoing operations and day-to-day activities of the Defence Forceday activities of the Defence Force
• Form part of standing and surge military force capabilityForm part of standing and surge military force capability
• Provide expansion capability for major combat operations Provide expansion capability for major combat operations and crisis responseand crisis response
• Provide certain specialist and scarce skills to Defence Provide certain specialist and scarce skills to Defence ForceForce
• Provide the main specialist capability for reconstruction Provide the main specialist capability for reconstruction and developmentand development
• Enhance relationship between the Defence Force, the Enhance relationship between the Defence Force, the public and private sectorspublic and private sectors
9 Reserves are employed at all levels of SANDF and in most Divisions
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• From a Former Force
• From the Regulars
• From MSDS
• From Direct Recruitment (prospective)
• Into a pool of specialists
• Into the University Reserve Training Programme
HOW TO JOIN THE RESERVE FORCE?HOW TO JOIN THE RESERVE FORCE?SANDF RESERVES
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THE RESERVE SERVICE SYSTEM
SCHOOL RECRUITMENT SELECTION
TWO YEARS MSDSRESKILLING
JOB/PLACEMENT 5 YEARS SERVICE IN A RES F UNIT
MSDS MSDS YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5Voluntary
participation
Cont Trg Deploy Conv Exercise Cont Trg Deploy YEAR 6+11
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SERVICE /DIVISION STRENGTH
SA Army 14 154
SA Air Force 966
SA Navy 1 067
SA Military Health Service 2 803
Log Division 465
Defence Legal Service 236
Joint Operations Division . 1 936
All Other 450
Total 22 077• 13 460 members called-up between 01 April 2014 – 30 September 2014• Defence Review Milestone 1 = 15 000 Reserves Milestone 2 = 25 000 Reserves Ultimate Goal = 82 000 Reserves
SANDF RESERVESANDF RESERVECURRENT STRENGTH – 30 SEPTEMBER 2014CURRENT STRENGTH – 30 SEPTEMBER 2014
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Female – 23,5% (Target 30%)
Ser No
Population Group Male Female Total
a b c d
1 African 11 6077 4 031 15 638 (70.8%)
2 Asian 156 28 184 (0.8%)
3 Coloured 2 295 491 2 786 (12.6%)
4 White 2 818 632 3 450 (15.6%)
5 Unknown 19 19 (0.1%)
Total Reserves 16 895 5 182 22 077 (100%)
TOTAL RESERVE FORCE TOTAL RESERVE FORCE CURRENT EQUITY STATUSCURRENT EQUITY STATUS
30 SEPTEMBER 201430 SEPTEMBER 2014
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SANDF RESERVE FORCE SANDF RESERVE FORCE EQUITY PER RANK GROUP – 30 SEPTEMBER 2014EQUITY PER RANK GROUP – 30 SEPTEMBER 2014
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RACE
RANK GROUPINGSLt Maj Brig
Col – Maj
Capt – 2Lt
Cpln WOsSSgt – L Cpl
Pte Total % TotalGen Gen Gen
Male 2 6 15 165 386 82 96 2 723 8 132 11 607 52,6%
Female 0 0 3 47 118 12 10 908 2 933 4 031 18.3%
% 100% 46.2% 37.5% 21.1% 53.7% 69.1% 11,2% 64.4% 82.9% 15 638 70,8%
Male 0 0 0 11 6 3 17 94 25 156 0.7%
Female 0 0 0 5 2 0 1 12 8 28 0,1%
% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0,9% 2,2% 1,9% 1,9% 0,2% 184 0,8%
Male 0 0 0 37 53 13 110 743 1 339 2 295 10,4%
Female 0 0 0 3 15 2 4 113 354 491 2,2%
% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4% 7,2% 11% 12% 15,2% 12,7% 2 786 12,6%
Male 0 7 28 633 315 23 554 803 455 2 818 12,8%
Female 0 0 2 102 43 1 156 231 97 632 2,9%
% 0.0% 53.8% 62,5% 73,2% 38,1% 17.6% 74,8% 18,3% 4.1% 3 450 15,6%
Not Captured 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 11 5 19 0,1%
TOTAL 2 13 48 1 004 939 136 949 5 638 13 348 22 077 100%
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THE UNIVERSITY RESERVE TRAINING THE UNIVERSITY RESERVE TRAINING PROGRAMME (URTP)PROGRAMME (URTP)
The URTP is a SANDF Programme aimed at the recruitment The URTP is a SANDF Programme aimed at the recruitment and training of mainly undergraduate and postgraduate and training of mainly undergraduate and postgraduate students withstudents with
• specific skills specific skills and leadership characteristics and leadership characteristics with thewith the
objective toobjective to
• qualify them qualify them for appointment into Militaryfor appointment into Military Leadership positionsLeadership positions
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16 1610 applicants for 200 slots in 2014 in KZN
SANDF RESERVESURTP PROGRESS (2011-2013)
REGIONSERVICE/ DIVISION
LEVEL OF TRAININGUNIVERSITYBMT OFT
2011 2012 2013 2012 2013
Free State SA Army 58 54
University of the Free State, Central University of Technology
Western Cape
SA ArmySAMHS
9113
8012
Universities of the Western Cape, Stellenbosch & Cape TownCape Peninsula University of Technology
Gauteng SA Air Force 25 University of PretoriaUniversity of the Witwatersrand
Western Cape
SA Navy 14 7University of Cape TownUniversity of Stellenbosch
Gauteng & North West
SA ArmySAMHSLog Division
82347
Universities of Pretoria & JohannesburgUniversity of the WitwatersrandTshwane University of TechnologyNorth West UniversityUNISA
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WHAT HAVE WE ACHIEVED?WHAT HAVE WE ACHIEVED? Change in demographics
Deployments – Highly rated e.g. UN
PSOs (45 coys to date) Border Safeguarding (Includes KNP) (52 coys to date) Internal operations (World Cup, Xenophobia, Public Service
Strike, Home Affairs, Military Vets Registration)
Defence Provincial Liaison Councils (7) formed – Employer support
Air Reserve Squadrons have a particular role – flying hours cut by 100% - will re-open
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RESERVE MEMBERS OF FIRST CITY (GRAHAMSTOWN) DEPLOYED IN THE DRC
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C-COY (4th COY IN THE BN) OF FIRST CITY RECEIVING THEIR MEDALS IN THE DRC
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• Integrated Ex CombatantsIntegrated Ex Combatants
• Regulations – Published in 2009Regulations – Published in 2009
• Clarified roles of RFC vs Defence ReservesClarified roles of RFC vs Defence Reserves
• Change to Defence Act – enforced call ups in times Change to Defence Act – enforced call ups in times other than warother than war
• Shooting – competitions/high standards Shooting – competitions/high standards internationallyinternationally
• Military Skills Competition – local and international Military Skills Competition – local and international successessuccesses
WHAT HAVE WE ACHIEVED? (2)WHAT HAVE WE ACHIEVED? (2)
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WHAT HAVE WE ACHIEVED? (3)WHAT HAVE WE ACHIEVED? (3)
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• Support to the community – e.g. bridge buildingSupport to the community – e.g. bridge building
• Young Lions (SA Army)/Siyandiza (SAAF)/Sea Cadets Young Lions (SA Army)/Siyandiza (SAAF)/Sea Cadets (SA Navy) (SA Navy)
• Reserves addressed and supported extensively in Reserves addressed and supported extensively in the Defence Review & Commander’s Intentthe Defence Review & Commander’s Intent
• SANDF Educational Trust supporting 7 children of SANDF Educational Trust supporting 7 children of ReservesReserves
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MILITARY PARADE – 10th ANNIVERSARY OF PSOs RESERVE UNIT COLOURS ON PARADE
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• The Revitalisation and Transformation Plan The Revitalisation and Transformation Plan was approved by the Military Command Council was approved by the Military Command Council in September 2011, subject to the availability in September 2011, subject to the availability of fundsof funds
• The plan has got 17 elements and it addresses The plan has got 17 elements and it addresses all the identified challenges on Revitalisation all the identified challenges on Revitalisation and Transformationand Transformation
CONSOLIDATED RESERVE REVITALISATION AND CONSOLIDATED RESERVE REVITALISATION AND TRANSFORMATION PLANTRANSFORMATION PLAN
Full implementation threatened by budget cuts/constraints
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AREAS ADDRESSED IN THE REVITALISATION PLANAREAS ADDRESSED IN THE REVITALISATION PLAN
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• DesignDesign
• StructureStructure
• TypesTypes
• RoleRole
• SizeSize
• Leader GroupLeader Group
• FootprintFootprint
• Unit NamesUnit Names
• TrainingTraining
• LegislationLegislation
• Service BenefitsService Benefits
• UtilisationUtilisation
• ManagementManagement
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CHALLENGES ADDRESSED IN PLANCHALLENGES ADDRESSED IN PLAN
Conversion from an unemployed Reserve to a Reserve with civilian jobs – create ongoing process
Skills development – mainly after MSDS
Job placement – currently 60% success rate
Incentives for Reserves – Educational bursaries
Employer Incentives – when staff called up
Revitalisation Plan addresses challenges – approved subject to funds which are not available
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Feeder System
MSDS – not effective/sufficient. Consequently limited flow of new recruits into the SA Army and SAMHS Reserves (38% “Shrinkage”)
Consequences
• Tempo of deployments won't be maintained• An aging Reserve• Slow transformation in Leadership
CHALLENGES ADDRESSED IN PLAN CHALLENGES ADDRESSED IN PLAN (2)(2)
Amount required for 1250 intake to SA Army Reserves Rm275 pa and 400 to SAMHS Rm90
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Continuation Training – InsufficientContinuation Training – Insufficient All Services need to invest more in trainingAll Services need to invest more in training Non Infantry Units (e.g. Artillery and Armour) at Non Infantry Units (e.g. Artillery and Armour) at disadvantage and capability under threatdisadvantage and capability under threat Affects transformation- delayed promotionsAffects transformation- delayed promotions
Funds being diluted by use for pre-deployment trainingFunds being diluted by use for pre-deployment training
Inadequate funds for leader group developmentInadequate funds for leader group development .. in all Services and thus for transformation in all Services and thus for transformation
Names of Army Units – under review to be moreNames of Army Units – under review to be more .. representative representative
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• Implementation of Defence Review & Commander’s Intent
• Finalisation of Force Design
• Focus on transformation
• Revision of MSDS, including job placement and separate Reserve intakes
• Direct Recruitment – including Reserve training nodal points
• Support National Youth Service, Young Lions, Siyandiza & Sea Cadets
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• Engagement by C Def Res with Service Chiefs
• Increase manday budget from 1 870 000
• Potential support to the developmental agenda
• Extend role in rural development
• Roll out URTP to all Provinces
• Review on Legislation. Discrimination by employer - Moratorium Act 25 of 1963
• Review of General Regulations
QUO VADIS? (2)QUO VADIS? (2)SANDF RESERVES
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We have made significant progress with deployments and the URTP. There is
commitment in the SANDF and support in the Defence Review. The focus is now on feeder systems, continuation training, leader group
development and transformation.
All this is however subject to the availability of funds and mandays
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CONCLUSION
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